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Constitution Week is celebrated the week of September 17 by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) In 1955 the President General of the DAR adopted a project to promote the observance of the U.S. Constitution with a memorial week beginning on the anniversary of the signing of that document.

LINCOLN - America’s assisted living communities will participate in National Assisted Living Week (NALW) September 11-17, 2022. The national observance begins each year on National Grandparents Day and honors the individuals who reside, work, and volunteer in assisted living and residential care communities. It was created by the National Center for Assisted Living in 1995 to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. The annual observance helps educate members of the public about this distinct aspect of long-term care.

Incidents/Arrests On 08/28/2022 at 6:44 a.m., an officer was called to the 200 block of East Highway 20 for an assault. The suspect has been identified and an arrest warrant has been requested.

A Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award was presented with grateful appreciation by The Aksarben FoundationandtheNebraskaFarm Bureau. The Nebraska Aksarben and Farm Bureau are honored to recognize the Epke/Stiefel Family Farm Established in 1903, for 100 Years of Continuous Family Ownership.

The Community Services Program at Northwest Community Action Partnership (NCAP) will sponsor a Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry with the Food Bank of the Heartland on September 27, 2022 at the Cherry County Fairgrounds located at 120 S. Green Street in Valentine from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please use the north entrance and volunteers will load the food in your vehicle. Any family in need is welcome to come.

The Valentine City Council met fortheirregularmeeting,Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the City Library MeetingRoom.Inattendance were City Clerk Deanna Schmit, CityManagerShaneSiewert,Councilmembers Ross Brockly, Dave Dent, Neil Wescott, Kalli Kieborz, and Kyle Arganbright.

We had a lovely time celebrating the birthday of the National Park Service and talking about the Niobrara National Scenic River. There were two rangers, and three guests on the trip.

Inflation is higher than it has been since the 1980s in both the United States and Canada. With prices rising on everything from gas to groceries to housing costs, how can you buy what you need and still stay on budget?

Pansies have long been a fall and winter garden favorite. These cheery flowers are sure to brighten landscapes and containers and add a smile to any occasion. Look for fun and new ways to add them to your garden and fall celebrations.

by Emily Stine, Extension Educator & Panhandle Master Gardener Coordinator What is the Nebraska Master Gardener Program? The Nebraska Master Gardener Program provides science-based horticulture education to volunteers. Participants complete 40 hours of training in integrated pest management, weeds, insects, plant selection, soil fertility and other related topics.